On Sunday, we will celebrate Pentecost, the 50th and final day of the Easter season. We observe Pentecost because it is the day when the disciples received the Holy Spirit. We celebrate it as the beginning of the Christian church.
On this Sunday, we will also celebrate an infant baptism, which is always an occasion of great joy for the congregation.
Our in-person worship service in the sanctuary and the livestream begin at 9:30 am Sunday.
You are always welcome at this church!
Order of Worship for Sunday, June 8
Minister: Rev. David Eardley
Liturgist: Sue DeWitt
| Chimes hymn | “Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire” UMH 651 | Douglas Dykstra |
| Welcome | Sue DeWitt | |
| Call to worship | Psalm 104: 24-33 UMH 791 | Sue DeWitt |
| Voluntary | “See how Great a Flame Aspires” UMH 541 | Douglas Dykstra |
| Greeting & Lord’s Prayer | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Hymn | “Immortal, Invisible God Only Wise” UMH 103 | |
| Sacrament of baptism | Brayden Liam Blunder | Parents: Greg & Sarah Blunden |
| Scripture reading | Romans 8: 14-17 | Sue DeWitt |
| Special music | “Holy, Holy, Holy” UMH 64 | Handbell Choir |
| Chancel chat | Emily Bianchi | |
| Offertory invitation | Charlie van Becelaere | |
| Offertory | “Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit” UMH 404 | Chancel Choir Under the direction of Giustino Carrano |
| Doxology | UMH 95 | |
| Prayer of dedication | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Hymn | “Spirit of the Living God” UMH 393 | |
| Scripture reading | Acts 2: 1-21 | Sue DeWitt |
| The message | “Unleashing the Holy Spirit” | Rev. David Eardley |
| Sacrament of Holy Communion | Charlie van Becelaere & Rev. Leslie Rutland-Tipton | |
| Hymn | “Spirit Song” UMH 347 | |
| Ministry opportunities | Sue DeWitt | |
| Choral benediction | “The Lord Bless You and Keep You” by Peter C. Lutkin Dedicated to Anne Sullivan | Chancel Choir |